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RA55 GRK

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,803 mi
Last recorded207,803 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 207,803 miles

n/s/r upper hub bushes have play to maximum tolerance allowed

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2017 191,580 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 191,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 177,020 miles

all front balljunts gaters deterated

slit play in o/s/front lower balljunt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are just 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 162,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 126,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 113,002 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs showing heavy wearon outer face.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 73,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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RA55 GRK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 105,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 GRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA55 GRK registered?

RA55 GRK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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